SEA Games 31 opening ceremony held in Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin and other delegates attended the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games.

Hanoi has mobilised nearly 2,000 workers, soldiers, artists, actors, athletes and students from 14 art and sports units to serve the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games.

The first part of the ceremony was the introduction of 30 seasons of SEA Games until the opening moment of SEA Games 31 in addition to mapping and virtual graphic shows imbued with Vietnamese symbols such as lotus and bamboo.

The performance of art and martial arts combined with mapping of a large number of actors and athletes expressed the love for labour, compassion and solidarity of the Vietnamese people who are ready to contribute to the common prosperity of the entire Southeast Asia.

Impressive images introducing the land and people of 11 countries were vividly displayed on the big screen during the parade of sports delegations, bringing the audience closer to each member of Southeast Asia.

The Cambodian delegation has a total of 361 athletes, participating in 33 out of 40 competitions. (Photo: THANH DAT)

The opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games of the host Vietnam is a welcome to the countries in Southeast Asia to attend the sport event with warmth, friendliness, smiles and a peaceful mind.

(Source: NDO)